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Published October 19, 2010, 09:56 AM

Longer-lasting options available to treat drug addiction

New treatments for addiction to heroin or narcotic painkillers promise longer-lasting relief that may remove some day-to-day uncertainty of care: A once-a-month shot is now approved and a six-month implant is in the final testing phase.

By: Lauren Neergaard, Associated Press

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